Learner jillienne greenfield
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allowing a child to explain the situation but never telling them what you saw. while they are talking they calm down and you can better understand them. this way you get a chance to ask how they are feeling and let them describe it to you.
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talk with your coworkers or peers about it, create a plan, and be open to your emotions.
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Having a lot of time to actively engage with a child is something to prioritize throughout the day. Playing with a child or having a conversation will allow you a glimpse of details into a child’s life. communicating will allow you as an adult to come up with solutions that a child might not be able to on their own. Children reveal a lot of information without a parent realizing it. as an adult in a childcare program it is important to create a safe place for thus child.
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deep breathing, listening to music, reading a book, going for a walk.
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skills such as actively engaging with children through communication or activity is a great start. these are great ways to build a relationship with a child and ultimately trust.
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yes, for emergencies or any illnesses that may arise within any setting.
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the safety of the students I teach will always be my main priority. But since every child comes from such different backgrounds, it is really hard to decipher between abuse and normalcy from diverse families. If ever suspected of child abuse or neglect, talking to someone I trust that also works within the same setting as me would be my first thing to do. then make a call on whether or not a report is necessary.
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that they are not being kept safe by the arms of their care providers or that parents are feeling safe with leaving their children with me.
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understand where the problem is coming from then take action. Creating solutions to the problem will allow room for conversation for both parties involved.
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1. treat my child as they would with any other child
2. create a safe environment for my child
3. allow my child to be who they are and accept them for whatever culture and background they came from.
fears:
1. they aren’t watching my child
2. injuring my child or putting them in dangerous situations
3. not supporting my child and reaching their needs.
1. clean safe environment
2. care and attention for my kid
3. accessible learning.
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When children engage in creative learning it is important to observe, but also be a part of it. Something that I have done in the past is engaged in play dough work. when a child is making something ill ask them to explain what they are doing and listen to how in-depth they go. This is a great way to get kids to be creative with what they are working on.
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create a plan for what you might want the routine to look like. Allow children to be a part of the prosses. not only does it help you, but it incorporates the children into thinking for themselves and wanting to actively participate.
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creating an environment where children feel welcomed is something that should be important in every classroom setting as a care giver. Allowing things to be on the child’s level will make them feel more comfortable within the class room. Making sure there is a nurturing aspect is also something to focus on.
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Allowing yourself to go over your “script” with another co-worker will provide you with how to approach the situation as well as give you a better understanding of if your phrases sound well. This a great practice for you and another party.
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Observation of a child can be very telling about the child’s development. It’ll allow space for you to see if the child’s development is going in the direct path. With this, is the room for trial and error. Determining how to help the child will greatly impact on what to do next.
